Carlsbad City Library, CA
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Use your Carlsbad City Library card to access library resources free of charge on your computer or personal device and enjoy 24/7 library services from home, office or on-the-go.
- Apply for a library card online. Includes instant access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and more.
- Speak with our staff by calling 442-339-2500 or chat with us.
- Text 760-354-9423 or email us at librarian@carlsbadca.gov.
Books & Reading
Libby allows Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks from Serra Digital Download Library to your computer or mobile devices. New titles are added each month! Works with the Libby app.
Hoopla is an ad-free streaming service for music, comics, movies & TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks and readalongs in more than 80 languages. Patrons can check out four titles per month with no wait time.
NoveList Plus offers book recommendations, reviews, award winners, curated reading lists, discussion topics, and articles across genres. It also offers book discussions and insights into what nationally recognized experts are reading.
News & eMagazines
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works to provide consumers with objective, impartial testing, reviews and ratings.
ProQuest eLibrary is a collection of magazines, newspapers, trade journals and scholarly journals. Provides full text access to current articles from NYT, WSJ, LA Times. A handful of titles available in French, Spanish and German. Access is provided by the California State Library.
Streaming
Kanopy is an enticing, ad-free streaming service offering over 30,000 titles, including feature and independent films, documentaries, TV series, and kids' content. Access is provided by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
Hoopla is an ad free streaming service for music, comics, movies & TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks and readalongs in more than 80 languages. Patrons can check out four titles per month with no wait time for titles.
Alexander Street Collections provide access to streaming collection of music, dance and theatre performances including instructional content from renowned providers such as the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Broadway On-Demand, and more. Access is provided by the California State Library.
eLearning
Bendable is a learning marketplace that allows people of all ages to discover new knowledge and skills through online courses, in-person events, and different learning resources. Online courses are helpful in developing job-readiness skills essential to get a head start in various industries such as hospitality & tourism, life sciences, sports, etc.
Gale Courses offer wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Topics range from accounting and technology to writing and publishing.
The Great Courses provides access to streaming video courses on cooking, meditation, math, finance, and more via web or Libby app. In Libby, scroll down to the "Extras" section; click on "Great courses" tile and follow steps to check out a 7-day renewable pass. Access is provided by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
Homework Zone
ProQuest SIRS Discoverer is a primary source of information covering topics like animals, countries, famous people, and social issues. It also includes books on sports, technology, science, appropriate for students in grades 3–8. Visit the Homework Help page for more resources. Access is provided by the California State Library.
Britannica School is a versatile research resource for elementary, middle, and high school students, offering articles, biographies, and videos on both current and historical topics. Visit the Homework Help page for more resources. Access is provided by the California State Library.
ProQuest CultureGrams allows exploring global cultures. It is listed on the Homework Help page., which features curated digital resources for homework, including research tools for core subjects, language learning and more. Access is provided by the California State Library.
